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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.05 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.05 and 121.82 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.05 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.05 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.05 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 27,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.86/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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